Planning a new deck or other home renovation project this season? The City of Mississauga reminds residents that the Ontario Building Code requires building permits for a range of projects before construction can begin. By obtaining a building permit in Mississauga, homeowners, designers and contractors have access to the professional expertise of the City’s Building […]
Earth Hour is this Saturday, March 19th! Earth Hour is a grassroots movement aimed at unifying and informing citizens around the world about environmental issues. For one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., individuals, businesses and communities are asked to turn off all non-essential lights. The act of turning off the lights is meant […]
Looking for some fun things to do with the kids over March Break (March 14 to 18)? The City has a week-long roster of drop-in activities, camps and registered programs with something for everyone to enjoy. Culture (visit mississaugaculture.ca to learn more about Culture in Mississauga) Registered Creative Art Break Camp: ages 9 to 12: http://ow.ly/Ywo7P […]
Residents are invited to attend one of the MiWay information sessions being held from March 7 to 10. The sessions will provide residents with an update on 2016 service improvements that start to shift buses to a grid network as identified in the MiWay 5 Service Plan (2016-2020). The sessions will also highlight service improvements […]
The City of Mississauga surpassed one million dollars in the opening weekend of spring/summer online registration. Active Mississauga.ca, the City’s new online registration mobile website opened registration on February 20 and exceeded one million dollars the next day. “ActiveMississauga.ca is an innovative and new online interactive program guide that provides the same great experience whether you’re […]
The City of Mississauga amended its Traffic By-law to allow parking beyond the three-hour limit for 10 statutory holidays. Cars can be parked between 8 a.m. to midnight on the following statutory holidays in Ontario: • New Year’s Day • Family Day • Good Friday • Victoria Day • Canada Day • Civic Holiday • Labour Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day • Boxing […]
The Region of Peel approved the Affordable Housing Capacity Building Grants Program at Council on January 28th. As of February 19th, this program has been officially launched. It is designed to provide financial support to non-profit, community and faith groups to build capacity for affordable housing development and/or regeneration. To qualify, you must: Be a […]
It’s that maple time of year again and in Mississauga, it’s magical. At what other maple syrup festival will visitors have the opportunity to track the world famous Sasquatch, ride a unicorn or have their picture taken with a Mountie and learn about Canada from all points of view? Whether this is your first year celebrating […]
The City of Mississauga is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Civic Awards of Recognition Program. The awards are open to Mississauga groups and individuals who have volunteered in the community for more than 10 years. WHAT: Civic Awards of Recognition Nominations WHEN: Nominations are accepted until April 29, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. HOW: The […]
Mississauga residents are permitted to welcome the year of the monkey in with fireworks during Chinese New Year celebrations on Monday, February 8. During a City Council meeting on October 28, a temporary exception was made to the City’s fireworks-related by-laws. The approved exception allows fireworks to be set off on holidays including Chinese New […]
Initially designed for members of the Canadian Armed Forces by the Department of National Defence, Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) addresses stigmas and identifies the signs and symptoms of occupational stress injuries. The goal of R2MR is to improve short-term performance and long-term mental health outcomes. The R2MR training program uses a mental health continuum […]
The Province of Ontario has recognized 18-year-old Najma Malaq for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award – an award for outstanding leadership in promoting positive social change. We are excited and proud for Najma’s achievements in the Malton community and all of Mississauga. Her positive attitude and dedication to educating others is inspirational and we know she […]
A very warm thank you goes out to the people at Westwood Square for their hard work over the holiday season and generous contributions in support of The Mississauga Food Bank. Raising $900 for food signifies the amount of gifts they wrapped – which is a lot! Thanks to everyone who supported Westwood Square gift wrap […]
Monday, February 15th is Family Day! If you are looking for fun and FREE activities to do with your family, then make a stop at your local reaction facility. On family day both Malton Community Centre and Frank McKechnie Community Centre are hosting free family activities. Malton Community Centre 3540 Morning Star Dr, L4T 1Y2 905-615-4640 […]
A public meeting regarding a development proposal for will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. It will take place at The Holy Remnant Apostolic Church at 3233-1C Brandon Gate Drive. Click the link below to view the posting: Public Meeting Notice
Groundhog Day wouldn’t be Groundhog Day without Bill Murray. For the fifth year in a row, the Square will present a marathon viewing of the popular film Groundhog Day on its giant screens starting at 10 a.m. on February 2. If you miss it the first time, don’t worry, they’ll play it again right […]
On January 1st, a new Ontario law came into effect regarding pedestrian crossovers and school crossings. The new law indicates that drivers must remain stopped at crossovers or crossings until the person, children or crossing guards are safely on the sidewalk. This is just a reminder to everyone that this law is in full-effect as […]
It’s the season of Cold Weather Advisory and during this time some homeowners may experience frozen water pipes. The Region of Peel has provided tips for thawing frozen pipes should it happen in your home. Locate the suspected frozen area of the water pipe (it is usually close to the exterior wall or where the water enters the […]
We’re receiving quite a bit of snow today and if you’re travelling on the roads, you know how stressful winter driving can be. Here are a few tips from the Ministry of Transportation for winter-ready driving: Get your vehicle ready for winter. This includes carrying an ice scraper, having plenty of washer fluid, and installing […]
“It’s a new year in Mississauga and it’s time to move forward in 2016! You need to get your work out on, ask that good looking woman in the office out on a date and eat less junk food (no more Popeye’s for you!). It’s time to make a New Year’s resolution in Mississauga and […]
